We all know cyclists sometimes run red lights. Ever seen a motorist do it like this?

[Archie_tect]

The driver was being cautious and certainly not rushing through, so I'd go with an emergency still.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

The driver was being cautious and certainly not rushing through, so I'd go with an emergency still.

Or perhaps the driver just thought that if he ran the red lights slowly, it somehow wouldn't matter (a lot of motorists seem to think that).

 

[simon.r]

The driver was being cautious and certainly not rushing through, so I'd go with an emergency still.

That was my first thought as well.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Saw a car do similar at a junction without an island. They had stopped behind me for about 5secs but lost patience and did similar to jump the lights, they turned left though and gradually merged into the priority flow. Perhaps they came from a country (like Australia) where thats legal

Only in some states, e.g. Queensland. It's not legal in Victoria.
--> actually, I retract that statement. I just checked, and it is legal in Victoria! In both states, the driver must first stop, and then may turn left, provided there is a "Left turn on red" sign.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Was it Linda Lusardi?

GC

 

[ManiaMuse]

Really odd driving. I hope you report that because if it wasn't an emergency/secret services then they need a slap round the wrist.

 

[MisterStan]

It's interesting to note, that even though he was driving through reds/bus lanes etc, he didn't really seem to make much progress in comparison to @gaz on a bike.

 

[MarkF]

This is quite normal driving in BD3 and most of Bradford 1, wrong side not only through junctions but wherever cameras are, they are "pool" cars, shared vehicles for the yoof to get around town. It's so bad that I now can't cycle to my unit, you just can't anticipate what might happen..

 

[jonny jeez]

I agree it looks like a conscious decision to drive that way and is most likely an emmergency.

 

[Sara_H]

Can I ask what kind of emergency would justify driving in such a way. Was there a sick looking passenger in the vehicle?

 

[Origamist]

The driver was being cautious and certainly not rushing through, so I'd go with an emergency still.

Possibly, but a "pimp my ride" Corsa and a dodgy plate, makes me think otherwise - unless the emergency was an early morning toke...

 

[cycling_angler]

Saw this example from a local motorvlogger.

 

[captain nemo1701]

Whilst I've not seen a car driver go the wrong side of a traffic island, I've seen a few motorcyclists do it.

 

[CopperBrompton]

Yeah it's tube strike day in London, yeah traffic is pretty bad. But don't drive like a nutter!

Wow, thought I'd seen it all. Apparently not.